Orderly salary in Louisiana
What orderlies earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$27,330$13.14 per hour
vs U.S.−29%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$26,610 – $30,070Top 10%: $33,740+
Jobs6000.93× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $27,270 | $13.11 | 190 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $29,780 | $14.32 | 80 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,330 | $13.14 | 60 |
| Monroe, LA | $30,170 | $14.51 | 60 |
| Lafayette, LA | $28,170 | $13.54 | 50 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $24,720 | $11.89 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Orderly pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $34,430 Tennessee · $31,840 West Virginia · $31,770 Arkansas · $31,540 Alabama · $31,310 Mississippi · $29,790
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Louisiana?
Orderlies in Louisiana earned a median of $27,330 a year ($13.14 an hour) in May 2025, 29% less than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $26,610 to $30,070.
Where in Louisiana do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Monroe, LA at $30,170.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.